Description: 15 SEEDS Upo | Nam Tao | Bottle Gourd | NON-GMO Cultivation: Requires a long, warm growing season. Prepare fertile, well drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4' tall. Space mounds 4-6' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation, straighter fruit and ease of harvest. Bottle gourd flowers during early evening to sunrise. May need hand pollination. Harvest fruit when young and tender. Culinary tips: Bottle gourd is popular in Asian cuisine. Sauté young tender gourds with shrimp, or add to soups and stir-fries. Also known as White-flowered gourd and Upo or Opo, this edible variety is vigorous, disease-tolerant, and high yielding. Fruit has light green skin, sweet, grows 12-14 inches and weighs approximately 2.5 pounds. Pick when fruit is immature. ‼️ Planting instruction is in every seed packet but please take the time to do your own research online about the vegetable you wish to plant in your area. ‼️Tracking number will be provided. 📍PLEASE NOTE: Many factors influence the performance of the seed such as temperature, light, water, weather, storage and the skill of the grower that are out of my control. End users should educate themselves on how each vegetable variety will perform at their location and formulate a strategy on planting and harvesting times. Happy Planting!
Price: 5 USD
Location: Chula Vista, California
End Time: 2025-01-18T11:03:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Common Name: Gourd
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Sunlight: Medium Sun, Full Sun
Features: Flowering, Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
